Senior Communications Advisor at Suncor Energy
Calgary, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 25

Experience

6 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communications, Powerpoint, Gas Industry, Bilingualism, Communication Skills, Industrial Sector, Journalism, Excel, Public Relations, Outlook, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Copywriting

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-orientated writer / editor to join our Public Affairs team.
The Advisor, Communications plays a key role in writing stories and reviewing technical writing. This role will be instrumental in creating content, enhancing our online presence, and driving engagement across our channels. The role requires strong business acumen and an understanding of the energy industry. The successful candidate will have a passion for storytelling, strong writing skills with a proven ability to break down complex topics, and a keen eye for editing and refining content.
This position requires initiative and an ability to work collaboratively with peers and senior business leaders to deliver strategic content that highlights and reinforces business priorities.

Minimum requirement:

  • University degree or related post-secondary diploma / certificate in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Journalism or associated field
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience in content creation, copywriting, or communications—preferably in a technical or industrial sector
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of various communications channels including digital and social media
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Skills:

  • Professional association member and / or professional accreditation an asset
  • Experience in Crisis Communications and Media Relations an asset
  • Oil and gas industry or other energy sector experience preferred
  • Experience in CP style
  • Bilingualism an asset

Accountabilities:

  • Develop, write and edit high-quality content
  • Strong business acumen with ability to translate complex technical and operational information into clear, engaging content
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to source and ensure accurate content
  • Maintain and update editorial calendar in alignment with content strategies
  • Follow appropriate approval process for routine work
  • Monitor industry trends to identify new content opportunities
  • Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and legal/compliance standards
  • Analyze content performance using metrics and suggest improvements based on data insights
  • Conduct research to support content development
  • Occasional weekend and evening on-call availability as part of our crisis communications rotation
  • Optimize content for search engines and understand performance metrics
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met
  • Familiarity with change and reputation management is an asset

Location and other Key Details:

  • You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
  • This is an office based role, hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
  • Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.

Why Suncor?
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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